Port Harcourt weather in March (Nigeria)

How is the weather in Port Harcourt in March? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Port Harcourt generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 33°C, while nights can cool down to about 25°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Port Harcourt in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 185 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 115 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Port Harcourt climate page with graphs.

 

Port Harcourt, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 185 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 115 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Nigeria in March

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Port Harcourt in March?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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